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Is Migraine Headache an Illness?

by Lisa

Having a headache is no laughing matter. And while it may seem strange to those that do suffer from chronic headaches, there are actually people who have never had a headache in their lives. If you have headaches often, you may actually be having migraines. It is important to know the difference between a stress headache, headache and a migraine. The right information can lead you to the right treatment plan. It is very important if you suffer from this type of headache that you see a physician. It may be a sign of an underlying condition. Or you may find out that it is not a migraine at all, rather it is a different type of headache brought on by different things. This article cannot give you a definite diagnosis but it can give you the information you need to seek out the right help for your pain.

What are migraines?

Migraines are classified as a specific type of headache. You have undoubtedly heard people toss around the term quite often when complaining of a headache. But in actuality the number of people who truly have a migraine headache is significantly lower than you might think. Not all headaches are alike and a migraine does have specific symptoms that set it aside from others. No one is saying that a headache, in any form, is easy to have. But a migraine can actually be quite incapacitating when it strikes. It is important for migraine suffers to know what triggers their migraine and what they can do to prevent it. Even if they are powerless to prevent it, at least they know the warning signs that signal a migraine is headed their way. A migraine headache is not something that people want to have because it is a chronic condition that can strike at any time.

What are common symptoms of migraines?

Every individual is different when it comes to migraine headaches but there are a few symptoms that are common. The first is light sensitivity. People who are developing a migraine or are in a full blown attack will often be very sensitive to light. A second symptom is nausea. The pain and sensitivity to the environment around a migraine sufferer can make them very nauseous. Some migraine suffers report that before they actually begin feeling any pain they see an aura around objects. Some also report an increased sensitivity to sound. For most it becomes a battle to just hole up in a cool, dark room where there is no sound or light intruding.

What do I do if I get a migraine?

If you have prescription medication to stop the migraine you should definitely take it. The problem is that most people do not realize that the headache they have is going to turn into a migraine until it has already happened. At that point all you can do is take the medication and use a few techniques for minimizing the pain and nausea. If you are lucky you have a prescription medication that is injectable or one that dissolves beneath your tongue. These are very fast acting but you have to be wary. Once you have taken these medications you will not be able to drive anywhere. So if you are at work, school or generally away from an area you can rest for an extended period of time, you will have to wait. After you have taken your medication or received it from your physician in the form of a shot, you need to lay down in a cool, dark place and rest. Ideally there should be little light and little sound as these can aggravate the symptoms. Most of the medications that you can receive for a migraine are going to put you to sleep, which in actuality is the best thing for you at that time. If you do not have a prescription and cannot make it in to see your regular physician you may need to go to the Emergency Room if it becomes unbearable.

Is it true that women who suffer from migraines have a lower risk of breast cancer?

Recently there was a study conducted on women who suffered from chronic migraines and whether or not there was a link to breast cancer. Amazingly the study showed that women who suffered from chronic migraines had a thirty percent less chance of developing breast cancer. This is wonderful news but already there are many who are finding flaws in the study. The biggest hole in the study is that it did not take into account the medications the women took while having a migraine. It also did not factor estrogen into account. Studies have already shown that women with low estrogen are significantly less likely to develop breast cancer. And many studies have shown that that same low estrogen level common during menstruation is what can trigger a migraine. So for now the jury is still out on whether or not the findings are true.

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